12 Aug 2026
Mixed outcome£18,428.50 awarded
Unfair Dismissal, Unpaid Wages and Breach of Contract
Heard at London South
The overall verdict is split because Mr Lehan's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed and his wrongful dismissal/holiday pay claims were withdrawn, while Mr Maynard's unfair dismissal claim succeeded.
Legal Issues (7)
- Fairness of conduct dismissals under s98 ERA (genuine belief, reasonable investigation, band of reasonable responses)
- whether private WhatsApp posts and earlier informal resolutions precluded subsequent discipline
- alleged predetermination
- human rights arguments under Articles 8/10
- contributory fault
- calculation of week's pay
- additional award for failure to comply with a reinstatement order
Reference: 2302214/2022